March 19, 2013, 8:28PM

As he was sentenced to three life terms, Chardon High School killer T.J. Lane sought to inflict even more pain on the families of his victims. It's what a person who thrives on infamy would do, The Plain Dealer editorial board writes. Full story »

December 27, 2012, 7:40AM

Geauga Common Pleas Judge David Fuhry, who has been on the bench since 2005, issued a 15-page order detailing the rules media must follow during the T.J. Lane case. The trial is set to begin Jan. 14, and could last at least six weeks. The proceedings are sure to capture national attention, especially after the recent shootings in Connecticut. Full story »

December 06, 2012, 3:53PM

Lawyers for accused Chardon High School shooter T.J. Lane say police did not properly read him his rights when he was questioned and that the teen's admissions should not be used in trial. Full story »

May 24, 2012, 11:30AM

The Geauga County sheriff's deputy who arrested T.J. Lane after students were shot at Chardon High School said the teenager told him he had no idea why he opened fire in the school cafeteria. Full story »

August 17, 2011, 6:54PM

Geauga County Prosecutor David Joyce said Kelly Cox had a blood alcohol level of .284 - more than three times higher than the legal limit of .08 - when the Pacifica she was driving struck Judge Charles "Chip" Henry, who was riding a bike on May 23. Full story »

December 06, 2010, 3:25PM

Daniel Serge has a change of plea hearing set for 2 p.m. Dec. 20 in Geauga County Common Pleas Court, instead of a trial set to begin Dec. 13. Serge was charged June 14 with pandering sexually-oriented material involving a minor. Full story »

August 26, 2010, 5:59PM

Edward Wayne Edwards tried to plead guilty Thursday to killing his foster son at their home in Burton in 1996. The plea would have brought the number of victims to five he has been convicted of killing. But since Edwards is charged with a death penalty crime, the plea could not be accepted by Geauga County Common Pleas Judge Forrest Burt. It must be made before a three-judge panel or a jury, Prosecutor David Joyce said. Full story »

July 28, 2010, 4:00PM

Investigators said Serge, 51, of Chardon, placed hidden cameras in a Geauga County YMCA and his home, where investigators say he secretly filmed at least two teenage boy using the bathroom. Full story »